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Denarius - Vitellius PONT MAXIM; Vesta
69 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled and draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAXIM
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus
Translation: High priest
Comment
Mass varies: 2.55–3.55 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vitellius (PONT MAXIM; Vesta) (69) coin is that it features the goddess Vesta on the reverse side, which was a rare representation of a Roman deity on coinage during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (69) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Vitellius (PONT MAXIM; Vesta) (69) coin.
